Conclusion

Ratings
(out of 5)

Design

4

Features

4

Ease-of-Use

4

Image
Quality

3.5

Value
for Money

5

We had the black-bodied Nikon Coolpix P50 in for testing, which undoubtedly disguises
the fact that it's not the skinniest compact around and the
fact that construction is plastic in the main – I doubt the
alternate silver version will look or feel quite as sterling
(arf!). This all helps the Coolpix P50 to resemble a camera
that costs more than it actually does – so first impressions
are
good, and as we all know, first impressions stick. You can't
expect miracles at this price, and sure enough the P50 doesn't
deliver them. But it does provide a fair smattering of colour
and
detail given its 8 megapixel resolution, better handling
of tricky exposures than expected, and boasts the advantage
of that wide angle lens and broader than average (for a compact)
focal range. Pity about the lack of true VR and
occasional sluggishness, but if you're looking for an inexpensive
snapper that marries ease of use to reliability under most
conditions, then the Nikon Coolpix P50 ticks a fair proportion
of the right boxes. Plus a little hunting around on the internet
is also bound to provide an even more appetizing deal for
those without deep pockets.

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